Rookie Will Richard makes Summer League debut at California Classic vs. Spurs
However, with their trades going through on Sunday morning, Richard suited up for the first time in gold and blue at Chase Center for Game 2 of the California Classic. Despite Richard's debut, Toohey was sidelined again on Sunday against the San Antonio Spurs.
Richard quickly impressed, showing why the Warriors selected him in the second round of the 2025 draft. The Florida Gator product tallied 16 points on 3-of-10 shooting from the field with four rebounds, two steals and an assist in 25 minutes.
Richard missed a game-winning attempt from beyond the arc as the clock ran down to zero in Golden State's 90-88 loss to San Antonio.
Fellow rookie LJ Cryer led the Warriors with 19 points on 6-of-8 shooting from the field with five made triples in 22 minutes.
Richard and the Warriors will get Monday off before hosting the Miami Heat on Tuesday for the California Classic finale.
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